alzheimers

June 9, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

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Foro Comunitario en Español sobre el Alzheimer

Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland Chapter invita a la comunidad hispana a participar en el foro sobre el Alzheimer el jueves 17 de junio de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm. Según la organización, su objetivo es “escuchar y anotar las opiniones de la comunidad y conocer cuáles son sus obstáculos y cómo podemos eliminarlas al compartir […]

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March 27, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Trone Announces Two Bills Passed as Part of Dignity in Aging Act

U.S. Rep. David Trone (MD-06) announced Thursday that two of his bills to help aging citizens were signed into law.  The laws intend to reduce social isolation among seniors and increase access to care for people with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act will support services that detect and prevent […]

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October 25, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for Oct. 25 in Montgomery County

Mostly cloudy today. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Friday, Oct. 25. 1. World Series, Game 3: The Washington Nationals are playing the Houston Astros tonight in Game 3 of the 2019 World Series. It will air live on Fox at 8:07 p.m. And then on Saturday, […]

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February 20, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Police Locate Missing 81-Year-Old Woman from Silver Spring (PHOTO)

UPDATED 2.21.17 Police officers have located Shoamamash Hailesus. UPDATE: Missing 81-year-old woman with Alzheimer's has been located safe & unharmed & has been reunited with family: https://t.co/ORzOLDLMVx — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) February 21, 2017 Montgomery County police officers need your help to find a missing 81-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s. According to police, Shoamamash Hailesus […]

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December 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Senator Mikulski’s “Summing Up Speech” (VIDEO)

Senator Barbara Mikulski, the longest serving woman in Congressional history, delivered her “summing up speech” today. It was a trip down memory lane for Mikulski, who recalled her roots in Baltimore and the neighborhood cause that changed the direction of her life. “I have served in elected public office for 45 years; more than half […]

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April 11, 2016 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Missing Montgomery Village Man Located Safe (PHOTO)

UPDATE April 11, 11:15 a.m. Casimiro Cirilo Mojonero has been located safe and unharmed, according to Montgomery County Police. ORIGINAL, April 10, 8 p.m. According to police, 77-year-old Casimiro Cirilo Mojonero left his residence in the 20100 block of Rothbury Lane in Montgomery Village around 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Mojonero is described as […]

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February 8, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

UPDATED Police Need Your Help Locating Missing Germantown Woman with Alzheimer’s (PHOTO)

UPDATE Feb. 8  On Monday, police officers conducted a search of the wooded area near Strohmeyer’s residence. There is no foul play suspected in this missing person case. Update: Active Search for Missing Woman with Alzheimer’shttps://t.co/tMWEYrk8tA pic.twitter.com/FonSsrtjiO — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) February 8, 2016 ORIGINAL Feb. 4 Montgomery County police officers need your help to locate […]

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September 15, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Police Need Your Help to Find a Missing Kensington Man (PHOTO)

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers need your help to find a missing Kensington resident who has Alzheimer’s disease. According to  police, Eugene Brisco was last seen by family around 8 a.m. on Monday at his residence in the 10200 block of Frederick Avenue. He is described by police as an African American male, 60 years […]

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March 13, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Living With Dementia: Residents Share Their Stories (VIDEOS)

Montgomery County Residents talked about the impact of living with dementia during a roundtable conversation on March 12 at the Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg. Brain Health- The Patient’s Path was a discussion where Asbury residents shared positive results, and how specific strategies can help them maintain a good quality of life. “Alzheimers does not […]

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November 27, 2014 | Staff Writer

Police Locate Missing Wheaton Woman (PHOTO)

UPDATED 10:27 p.m. – Montgomery County Police have located Carman Ibar in Silver Spring and she is being reunited with her family. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County Police need your help to find a missing Wheaton woman. Carman Ibar, 70-years-old, was last seen on Nov. 27 at approximately 3 p.m. at her residence in the 12600 […]

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